Breakfast Foods For When You’re Bloated

Next time you wake up feeling terrible and heavy after a night out, and you’re not sure what to grab from the fridge, try combining some of these foods to whip up a healthy, de-bloating breakfast.

Cantaloupe: a great source of potassium, low in calories, and helps you rehydrate due to its high water content. Watermelon: filled with 92% water, so you’re bound to rehydrate yourself properly. Tomato: low in calories, but high in potassium and water content. They’ve also been found to reverse leptin resistance (leptin help you regulate your appetite). Papaya: contains an enzyme called papain, which facilitates digestion. Banana: loaded with fiber and potassium. They are also great to have before a night out drinking, instead of just the morning after. Cucumber: contains silica, caffeic acid, and vitamin C, all of which are natural diuretics, meaning they help flush out excess water weight.

Sweet potato: high in potassium and a slow-burning complex carb, keeping your blood sugar stable.Celery: packed with water, celery helps your body flush out extra liquids. Lentils: packed with protein, fiber, and complex carbohydrates.Spinach: has potassium, fiber, and vitamin C.Almonds: loaded with protein, but stick with the natural kind and limit yourself to one ounce. Quinoa: has many minerals your kidneys filter, including magnesium, phosphorus and manganese.Coconut water: has potassium to beat the bloat. Artichokes: one has about 7 grams of fiber, which does wonders for your digestive system. Eggs: a great protein and healthy fat source, at around 70 calories per egg. Avocado: high in potassium, fiber, and monounsaturated fat.Lemon water: has a mild diuretic effect, to rehydrate you and stimulate your digestion.

Berries: low in calories and full of fiber and antioxidants. Asparagus: source of the antioxidant glutathione, which detoxifies, and potassium. Whole-grain bread: packed with fiber, which stabilizes blood sugar levels to keep you feeling full and content.Oatmeal: great source of fiber, which helps you feel satisfied but not stuffed. Leafy greens: super-low-cal, loaded with fiber, and ease water retention.Probiotic yogurt: filled with good bacteria that promotes proper digestion, so you’ll have less bloating and less gas. Apples: may help you eat less later, thanks to its filling fiber.Green tea: known for its anti-inflammatory properties.

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